The nurse suspects that an older client with elevated plasma triglyceride levels as possibly experiencing metabolic syndrome when assessment observations also include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)Blood pressure of 148/90 mm Hg
B)A fasting blood glucose of 109 mg/dL
C)Reports of frequent urination
D)Weight measurement of 50 inches
E)HDL level of 52 mg/dL

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Metabolic syndrome's clinical criteria includes increased waist circumference (population-specific) plus any two of the following:
 (1) blood pressure >129/84 mm Hg or taking hypertension medication
(2) plasma triglyceride levels over 149 mg/dL or taking triglyceride medication
(3) high-density lipid levels less than 40 mg/dL in men or less than 50 mg/dL in women or taking HDL-C medication
(4) fasting glucose >99 mg/dL (including patients with diabetes).

The Nurse Suspects That an Older Client with Elevated Plasma